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Great Rolex! Here's an old-timer - - Snow is still here in Michigan but I think it's time to take the chains off the DeSoto - - Robert

You have a beautiful watch - - I consider the shape and size to be understated, elegant and a fine example of VC in the 40's. This one is in pink gold, serial 307 xxx; same case maker; with a rectangular 435/3C movement. Robert

Hi Bill - - pair from the early 40's ;same case style (18k and steel) but differing movements 203 and 458 and dials. Robert

Asthetically speaking, couldn't the fabricator have, at least, chopped off the hands to fit within the chapter ring. And one more thing I'll bet this watch comes with a Certificate - - a Certificate of Accomplishment, that is, having hit as many as seven franken steps to put this thing together. Rem

The Vacheron Constantin (and Richemont) commitment to "vintage' is a smart move. PuristPro enhances the brand and together they broaden the knowledge base of owners and afficianados. I believe ther has been an increasing demand for excellent vintage pieces, as a result of this effort. Thanks, Bill.

Great look - - but the scan has a pinkish hue to it, thereby enhancing the relationship of the strap to the dial. How would it look under natural daylight conditions (as if anyone goes out during the day)? Nevertheless, the watch and strap combination is superb. Robert

This watch has been for sale for years on a vintage watch website at a really heafty price. I bought a square stainless with teardrop lugs several years ago for alot less and in much better shape and it is damn accurate. Robert

What a stunning restoration - - accurate, detailed, comprehensive. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Robert

Hi Bill and Archie, The ref. for the center seconds is 6406 with an 18-jewel cal 1002 movement. The crown on mine has a Maltese cross on it - - not sure if original. Will send scans soon. Robert

The experts may weigh in - - but here are my observations: The watch appears (confirmed only by having scans of movement and both sides of case back) to be a most beautiful 18k white gold mesh band and matching bezel Vacheron & Constantin watch with a calibre 1003 manual-wound movement. My guess is